NASHVILLE AREA Foundation Repair Foundation stabilization ensures a safe living environment for you and your family. Soil-related issues are often at the root of foundation problems. These include poor compaction, overloading, poor waterproofing, excessive organic materials, erosion, or expansive soils (expand and shrink with changes in the moisture content of the soil). Soil-related problems cause great… [Read More]
SURFACE DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS IN NASHVILLE, TN Is water pooling in your yard? If so, it can lead to some serious foundation problems. Surface drainage is a commonly needed service in Middle Tennessee. Fortunately, the experts at Ground Up Foundation Repair know how to handle it. Managing groundwater around your home is necessary in order to keep your basement or… [Read More]
Moisture in the CRAWL SPACE The crawl space is one of the most neglected areas of the home. Damp and humid crawl spaces are a huge problem for many Middle Tennessee homeowners. The crawl space helps to support the weight of the entire structure, making it a vital part of the home. In order to keep… [Read More]
Why My Windows and Doors Are Sticking Are your interior doors sticking to their frames? Maybe your windows seem too tight and are difficult to open and close. This can be frustrating to homeowners, especially when main entryway doors aren’t opening or closing properly. Sticking doors and windows are a frequently overlooked symptom of foundation… [Read More]
Although they comprise little functional square footage with respect to the entire house, basements can be the most troublesome and problematic aspect of the home. This is especially true when having problems with support beams and posts used to support the basement and the floor above it. If the beams or posts in your basement… [Read More]
CRAWL SPACE MOLD & MILDEW in TN For homeowners with a crawl space foundation, it is very important to make sure that the crawl space is properly maintained. Keeping your crawl space safe, dry, and healthy will lead to an overall healthier home. One of the biggest issues for homeowners with a crawl space is… [Read More]
BRICK & MASONRY PROBLEMS Not only do brick and masonry problems look bad cosmetically, they are often a strong indicator of foundation problems. Foundation issues can cause serious problems if not dealt with early on. In order to avoid severe damage to your Tennessee home, you must be proactive about the early warning signs of foundation… [Read More]
7 Signs of Foundation Failure Are you worried that your property may be experiencing foundation failure? Homeowners and business owners in Nashville, Murfreesboro, and the surrounding areas of Middle Tennessee often ask us how to tell if their building has a foundation problem. Ground Up Foundation Repair is a locally owned and operated team of foundation… [Read More]
Why You Need To Waterproof your BASEMENT THE WINTER Winter in Nashville, TN can be hard on your home. High winds can cause damage to roofs, shingles, and gutters. Cold rain can freeze pipes and increase snow loads. Melting snow can accumulate around a home’s foundation and cause substantial basement water issues. When water… [Read More]
WATERPROOFING IN NASHVILLE, MURFREESBORO & Middle TN Protect your home from water damage by installing an exterior waterproofing system by Ground Up Foundation Repair. The system we use is made by Earth Contact Products (ECP) and is the highest quality waterproofing system made in the industry today. Stopping water from collecting around the foundation is… [Read More]